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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 14, Part 1
March 16, 2020
Do we really need 3 cups of low-fat dairy daily as the Dietary Guidelines stipulate? Drinking tea improves brain connectivity, reduces stroke risk; DUH story of the month: Processed food triggers obesity (ya think?); Cocoa vs. claudication; Sleep trackers foster “orthosomnia”; Which nuts are best for heart health? Do vitamin and mineral patches really work? Green tea vs. fatty liver. Click HERE for part 2.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 14, Part 2
Balance of Nature, maker of “fruit and veggie pills,” receives strong warnings from the FDA—re: their audacious claims that their products cure various serious diseases, as well as quality control issues; Keeping your brain healthy—with a low-Glycemic Index diet, Mediterranean style foods, and avoidance of trans-fats; U.S. healthcare system wastes nearly a trillion dollars in avoidable costs; Scared to deliver your baby in the hospital amid the current Coronavirus epidemic? New study confirms that home births safe for low-risk pregnancies; Beer before wine, or wine before beer—which minimizes the risk of a hangover? Taking probiotics can reduce impact of viral diseases, reducing costs associated with downtime and hospitalization for upper respiratory infections. Click HERE for part 1.
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Leyla Weighs In: Nitric Oxide for Better Cardiovascular Health
March 13, 2020
Pharmacist and certified clinical nutritionist Beth Shirley, Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board, details the benefits of nitric oxide supplementation. Nitric oxide is a vital signaling molecule essential in cardiovascular health. It supports blood pressure, immunity, sexual health, physical performance, cognitive function, blood sugar levels and more. Unfortunately, as we age our levels start to diminish naturally. Learn how to find out if you have low nitric oxide levels, and how to restore them.
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ENCORE–Clinical Focus: Immunity, Part 1
March 12, 2020
This episode was produced during previous viral outbreaks, prior to Coronavirus. But the same principals apply to all viral infections. With viral epidemics like Ebola and enterovirus d68 raging unchecked, we’re naturally thinking about how to protect ourselves. How can we support immunity? Fortunately, there are ways. What lifestyle factors impact immunity? What is psychoneuroimmunology? What aspects of modern life create a drag on our immunity? The do’s and don’t for optimal immune functioning. Click HERE for part 2.
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ENCORE–Clinical Focus: Immunity, Part 2
Specific nutraceuticals, vitamins and minerals that provide natural support for immunity. Click HERE for part 1.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Coronavirus, Seniors and Those with Asthma
March 11, 2020
Update on Coronavirus; What would you specifically recommend for seniors and those with asthma with regard to Coronavirus? Click HERE for part 2.
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Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Collagen Peptides
What do you think of collagen peptides for skin? My sister-in-law swears by them!; I'm 79-years-old with a homocysteine of 8. How much folate should I take to lower it? How much is too much?; I'm 59-years-old with "degenerative changes in the digits". Is there something more I should be taking other than fish oil and curcumin? Should I refrain from strength training?; What are the benefits of taking L-glutamine with whey protein? Should I take them before or after exercise?; What medications do you prescribe, if any, for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in conjunction with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet?; I have severe osteoporosis and my doctor wants me to take Forteo but I'm afraid of the side effects. Is there anything else I can do?; My daughter's 28-year-old boyfriend was found to have a 2 mm polyp on his gallbladder after suffering abdominal pain and vomiting; What are your thoughts on regenerative treatments for a meniscus tear in my left knee? Click HERE for part 1.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 7, Part 1
March 9, 2020
Coronavirus update: Botched initial Chinese containment efforts; Natural products disappear from store shelves; Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture on the front lines; A new drug that may hold promise; Thousands die of the flu—are we overreacting to Coronavirus? AHCC to ward off Coronavirus; Kids consume more calories in post-activity snacks than they burn during physical activity; Is Daylight Savings time bad for our health? Does breastfeeding shield kids from allergies and asthma? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 7, Part 2
Fish oil, oft-maligned by mainstream medicine and the media, makes a resounding comeback; ”B12 Deadly” says NY Times (REALLY??); Health and detox benefits of saunas; Supplements for post-pneumonia recovery; Clinical focus on black cumin seed extract; At what age can women stop getting routine annual mammograms? Prebiotics could help sleep. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.
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Leyla Weighs In: Yoga and Depression
March 6, 2020
How yoga exercises its positive effect on depression.
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